Monster Cod in the river Humber

[@billyelliott6525]

It shows just how much things have changed for the worse, I remember back in the 60s/70s/80s catching double figure Cod from the beaches in the Northeast, anywhere from 70 to 120 yds out.... how sad it is these days

[@theawfulangler]

It's been a rough couple of years, but I definitely see an improvement this year. Personally I think the wind farms have a lot to answer for, I'm hoping they're providing a safe haven which will only see inshore fish stocks improve year on year...buts let wait and see!

[@billyelliott6525]

@@theawfulangler I hope you are correct, BUT I remember when the built the nuclear power station at Hartlepool, people were hoping for Bass around the hot water outlet warming up the sea, never happened, BUT I do remember a bluddy great russian factory ship anchored off the beach from seaham to hartlepool between june to september and lots of smaller boats feeding it... that went on for most of the 70's.... it got where we had to cast farther and farther to catch fish..... my mate and I got hold of Paul Kerry and John Holden books and taught our selves long distance casting. we both got carbon fibre conoflex rods and tournament reels, (mine a Diawa millionaire with the level wind and gearing removed) but slowly even after a couple of years, you just couldn't cast far enough from the beach to catch decent size fish. In fact, My mate (looked a bit like John Holden well he had a big beard) and he want if for a few casting tournaments and won a few locally. He actually moved up to the Scottish side of the solway, a place called Dumore so we had a more good years there and Balcary point. But on the NE coast we had to go out on boats to get decent size fish....... anyway upshot was as the fish dropped off, so did I and now in my early 70s, I keep a couple of telescopic spinning rods and appropriate reels and a few lures and spinners in the back of the car and when time permits or I park up near a suitable bit of water or pier, I chuck a few casts and get a few mackerel or coalie or whatever talks the bait... still, I have my memories!!! keep up the vids, and well done for cleaning up after scroats when conger fishing

[@kerryfoster1]

@@billyelliott6525 good comment! The fact that the Russian factory ships were there at all reflects what happened to their own fishery. Same with the ones in the channel taking all the mackerel. Will these idiots NEVER LEARN. You can't take ALL THE FISH!

[@bobbailey7024]

@@theawfulangler To say nothing of the plundering EU fleet. The cod you are catching are babies. Certainly not monsters.

[@RRMpcs85]

@@billyelliott6525 you can still catch bass at Hartlepool power station and have done for many years

[@paulembleton3087]

Thank you for sharing some nice fish hope you enjoyed you're fish and chips 🍟 😊

[@theawfulangler]

Lovely Paul thanks 🤤

[@richardsales6996]

Hi ive fished rivers piers in the northeast since 1983 and the way fish bite your hook and not the guy standing next to you still make me laugh glad your dad got a nice one its always a good day out if all catch fish im 57 now and still going strong .well done guys greetings from newcastle lol

[@theawfulangler]

Cheers, Richard. The Daiwa Open video will make you laugh. Even sharing a rod rest, and dad never got a sniff, haha.

[@richardsales6996]

Its great init lol my sons are 18 & 19 but the oldest one seem to have the fishing bug just like me at the same age the thing i like is the anticipation of who knows what you'll catch

[@tonynewcombe9075]

Nice to see father & son out together but We can’t beat our dads ! .

[@mickwalsh8136]

Good to see your old dad come up trumps and pip you lol,excellent session and upload, all the best

[@theawfulangler]

Cheers Mick, sometimes you just have to be gracious in defeat...

[@Jason-im3pz]

That 3rd codling was a nice lump, I was cheering with ya seeing it come up over wall. Good fishing lads, well done

[@theawfulangler]

Heart in mouth stuff when I let it bump the wall haha! Just relieved to see it on this side and on the deck!

[@Jason-im3pz]

@@theawfulangler seen way too many fish pop off when I was trying to get them up over walls or up onto rocks. All worthwhile for fresh fish and chips though 👌

[@carldawson832]

Alright mate you ok, i enjoyed the vid again cheers. Well done on your codling and your old mans, stunning fish. I had one near cleethorpes about 2 week bk ,since then it has been everything but codling lol. All the best mate from GRIMSBY.

[@theawfulangler]

Aup Carl! Cod are coming in numbers north side of the river and up mate. To be honest, I'm in 2 minds whether to head further north and try and beat that one of mine, or be happy with that one for this year and head over to north Wales in search of Congers and Huss.

[@carldawson832]

@@theawfulangler i think grab em while you can chief??? But i haver never caught a huss yet n they look great sport so i can see the dilema lol.

[@carlpeterson1888]

Wow just stumbled on your channel by chance.... Used to go in the late 80s with my dad fishing all around there .... I think you was not far away from the bullnose .... They Was plenty of eels in the summer then. I used two fish near the ferry terminal and around on Victoria dock and around the holderness coast... Not been sea fishing over 20 years... I think I'll be getting my gear out the loft ..... Cheers 👍

[@theawfulangler]

Bullnose...you certainly know your marks Carl! Its been slow fishing for the last couple of years since I got back in to fishing after the usual career break etc. But this season it seems to be picking up. My personal thought is that the wind farms are now providing a haven free of trawlers etc.

[@ianturner3033]

Great session.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐🎣🎣 Well done to you and your dad.👏👏 I wonder where he wants to fish the next session.🤔🤔🤣🤣 Thanks for sharing.👍👍 Take care and stay safe.😷🙊

[@theawfulangler]

Thanks Ian! He's off to the States soon, so no doubt I'll get pictures through rubbing my face in it 🤣

[@ianturner3033]

@@theawfulangler Hope he enjoys it and has a great time.🤞🤞 You'll have to find a new buddy.🥺 But nobody ever replaces your dad.♥️. Take care and stay safe.😷🙊

[@theawfulangler]

Think I'll just enjoy some alone time haha

[@steveclem]

As A kid in the 70's we fished King George Dock, Paull and Spurn many a time. Me and my dad got 17 cod one night at King George Dock but nothing as big as those.

[@theawfulangler]

I went to fish King George one night buy was blowing a hoolie, so just fished from the car park instead. I think the wind farms are helping improve the Cod stocks on the holderness 🤞🏼

[@kevingrieve7846]

Good fishing, well done to your auld man just out done you 😂 tight lines 👍

[@theawfulangler]

Thanks Kevin! Yeah you have to watch the old boys, very sneaky indeed!!

[@barryroberts6470]

Those are two cracking Cod you both caught there, well done to you both. Barry (Wirral)

[@theawfulangler]

Cheers Barry, anything decent showing on the Mersey yet?

[@barryroberts6470]

@@theawfulangler I haven't read anything but i don't go sea fishing anymore due to my health, so i watch some videos on youtube, i really miss it as well.

[@retro1980x]

Lovely brace of shore cod, bet they taste lovely!

[@theawfulangler]

Thanks bud! I know mine tasted great, sorted me and the Mrs for 2 meals

[@XtraOrdinar-y]

You’re a better man than me mate, if I got whiting that size they’d be coming back with me

[@johnfrench9608]

Lovely video the oceans desperately need a break from commercial fishing. Did you know huge Sturgeon used to cruise up the Humber following salmon up the trent and ouse.

[@theawfulangler]

I did not know that John. Now that would have made for some great fishing!!

[@noelduggan72]

Some Nice Fish There...Well Done!!! - 👍

[@theawfulangler]

Thanks, they tasted great too!

[@steviekeane]

Morrisons are selling razor fish whitebait and prawns 3 for a tenner . I've bought the razors and they are well worth it . Just wondering about buying whitebait now for whiting now I've seen one cough up a sprat . It's worth a try . Loads fished makro on Sunday, only flounders tho came out .

[@theawfulangler]

I have tried raw sardines, sold at the pet shop for dog food, but with not much joy. Raw prawns are a better options I think. My dad always insists on buying razor from the tackle shop, I've never caught on it, and I haven't seen him do much good on it either haha. I'm keeping my eye on the reports, I'll be really limited on when I can fish now that the little one is here, so need to choose wisely!

[@shaunhornshaw1070]

Hi brill stuff keep up the hard work mate Would you mind telling me where this spot is on the humber Thanks

[@theawfulangler]

Cheers Shaun. Head to St Andrews Quay, plenty of marks around there mate.

[@loooodoooog]

Can’t believe I missed this one ! Might av to switch up from Chesil and head up north this winter 👍🏼

[@grahambeech5576]

Well done both of you

[@theawfulangler]

Thanks Graham!

[@gordoncarass2360]

That`s a nice little warm up for the Daiwa pairs!

[@theawfulangler]

When I that one on mate? Not heard of it 😕

[@goose1988]

What did the cod take?

[@theawfulangler]

Mine was on straight blacks, dads was on a squid/black cocktail. Their bellies were full of small whiting and shrimp.

[@MarkPerry-fk1ot]

cracking vid mate, were abouts were you fishing some nice fish

[@theawfulangler]

Thanks Mark! This is the main stretch of the humber running through Hull.

[@iancraggs3325]

The sea is fished out .. I was in Ireland a couple of years ago and I caught 14 pound pollock .. that was a brilliant fish 🐠

[@theawfulangler]

Yeah that sounds like a real lump Ian 👍🏼

[@Burnersforvanlife]

Very happy you put that tiny codling back.

[@theawfulangler]

Cheers Dave, I don't agree with keeping everything you catch, its about being selective. If it's enough for a meal, that's enough for me, I'm not one to fill the freezer.

[@tomjenkinson8958]

In the 60s l used to jump aboard the Trawler my dad was on at the loch gates and go into the harbour sad how it's been left in ruin.Millions of tons of cod landed there ending in Cod Wars in Iceland.

[@TeamFreeWiill]

Hello i would like to know where to park the car if possible please

[@theawfulangler]

Plenty of places to park along the humber anywhere from Makro through to Paull

[@dazlee3257]

Lovely fish, every time I get some weight this year it turns out to be a 'kin strap or a huss 😭 Congratulations on the new addition too 👍

[@theawfulangler]

To be honest Daz, I was planning a weekend over in Wales chasing Congers and Huss. But little one arriving on Friday has scuppered those plans a little bit!

[@dazlee3257]

@@theawfulangler there seems to be a lot of huss about, I keep catching them by accident on whole dirty squid in places they shouldn't be, big females, maybe egg laying season? I caught 2 mackerel on 1st of Dec so I guess stuff hanging on a bit after warm autumn. Gone cold and rough this week so fingers crossed will see a codling, not even had a small one yet.

[@mercury8180]

Where abouts on the humber is this mark ?as i would like to try it. Cheers.

[@theawfulangler]

Loads of marks on the Humber from St Andrews Quay, through to Paull mate

[@Retirement_Life]

Great session

[@theawfulangler]

Thanks John 👍🏼

[@patrickchapman219]

hello, well done the pair of you, where was you fishing? hope you did well in your competition! regards patrick chapman

[@TompsonsTricks]

Fantastic video. Not so awful 😂. So what bait did you use and how far did you cast? I’d like to fish a venue like that.

[@theawfulangler]

Cheers Tommy! Bait I think was straight squid. As for casting distance, mix it up. I usually find the better fish are close in on marks like that.

[@davidallen7540]

Good fishing fellas 👍

[@theawfulangler]

Cheers David 👍🏼

[@fishingnorfolk]

Great session guys. Awesome cod that. A drop net would ne handy there by the looks of it

[@theawfulangler]

I've got one Nigel, just never needed it so fell out of the habit of taking it 😂 Now I'll remember it, I'll never need it again

[@johnnunn8688]

Yeah, if not bringing small fish in, they would be happier being lowered than chucked back from that height.

[@stevepearce1913]

Its funny how the smallest fish give you the biggest bites! I've caught canny sized cod at The Copthorne Hotel on the River Tyne and the only way I knew I'd caught them was when I felt the weight of them when reeling in. Sometimes the biggest fish don't bite at all!

[@theawfulangler]

I took my spinning rod with me on the latest video, some of the knocks from little whiting looked more like big bass 🤣

[@stevepearce1913]

@@theawfulangler Aye - I think its a conspiracy between the big fish and the little fish so you waste all your bait on the little ones who give you the big knocks and you go home leaving the big fish laughing their heads off!

[@theawfulangler]

Haha or the little ones are busy running rings around the big ones. The big ones just take one big lazy chomp

[@mrdeafa25]

When you catch fish from the Humber, like behind Makro, is it edible? Might be a stupid question because Im not a fisherman but I see people fishing there often and it just looks like a mud bowl. Not sure that anything living in there would taste too good.

[@theawfulangler]

Perfectly sensible question, mate. It all depends on the fish and the location. I know a few places, such as docks, etc, where you wouldnt want to eat the plaice from, as they just feed sludge thats sat on the bottom full of oil/fuel spills. Estuaries arent such a concern to me, its always got a good flow of running water, so yes whilst it mixes the sand, etc, up, it's relatively fresh. Also unlike most flat fish in there, the Cod are migrating as such, so relatively new to the area. Ultimately it all comes down to personal taste and experience. You might have different preferences, or a more subtle palette (that's not hard 😂), than me! P.s. that cod tasted delicious 😋

[@keithjamieson3725]

I didn't see any monster cod. I saw several codling. I've fished the Northumberland coast line all my life and for a fish to be called a cod it must be 7lbs in weight. I hope you do catch a cod at sometime from the shore.

[@theawfulangler]

I think it depends where you're from Keith. Some say 5lb, some said 50cm, i couldn't find anything concrete. Call them a unicorn if ya like? it's a PB for me 😅 I wouldn't mind a trip up the northeast though, certainly a better stamp up there 👍🏼

[@hardcorefishermanofhull7438]

Congratulations on the pair of you catching a few having a great day out with your dad keep up the great videos really enjoy watching catch you on the next one mate

[@theawfulangler]

Thanks buddy 👌🏽

[@rw2578]

New to the channel. Cracking stuff.. Moved from the UK years ago and miss my fishing so this brought back some memories for me. I now fish the black sea from the beach and those little fish you caught would be monsters here. Well done lads.

[@theawfulangler]

Glad you're enjoying it mate. Bad news on fish stocks in the Black Sea, but I guess you don't have to worry about how many thermal layers you might need either?

[@rw2578]

@@theawfulangler I look at loads of fishing channels... You have something special... Mmmm its the way you present, Made me feel like I am fishing LOL... They say the black sea has no fish.. Went online seen turbot are here... Went to specifically target them and caught a couple... Lucky dose not even come into it..... Just an idea for you to ponder... Offer a person to be your guest and you give that person some help and advice... Make a vid or 2 like that... I am what you would call a standard fisherman .. I never even once thought to use lures from the shore to catch Cod....Just never occurred to me and you are the first I have ever seen do this.... I am now hooked on your channel and I am a grumpy git so if I have no complaints it must be fantastic... Well done you... Oh I have had fantastic top end gear for years.. You know its a snob thing... I have the best of everything here BUT I enjoyed my fishing even when I had only a hand line.... My first sea rod LOL Like some lamppost .... Sonik mmmm its a great rod really and if we where not all tackle tarts stuck on brands it would be good enough for us all.... Have a fantastic day and well done with all you do.

[@rw2578]

@@theawfulangler Oh and nothing wrong at all to compare gear / Expensive to less expensive... It really helps people. The Turbot here Century and Sonik .. Both had fish... I am sure the fish had no idea what rods I was using. One thing I do that I have not seen anyone else do... The baited rig I have ready to go out next.. It soaks in fish oil and is not just left hanging dry... So when I do use it its full of cent... I find it works... I also use feeder sinkers full of chum... You can see the oil slick from the beach... again it works... Bait here can be very hard to get... I have even caught in the sea with worm from the garden... LOL

[@anthonyharrison8584]

Cracking session there ,, get the taters peeled 👍👍👍👍

[@theawfulangler]

Plenty of taters were harmed in the eating of these fish haha

[@davidwatts3396]

Great fishing session. Us old men are sneaky, we have a habit of pulling one out of the bag when it is needed. Those 2 cod were nice fish. Well done.

[@theawfulangler]

You got that right David! I'll have to make sure I beat him hands down next time! 😅

[@marinalexandru1237]

Is catch and release in humber River..?

[@theawfulangler]

Minimum keep sizes apply, which can be found on the angling Trust website

[@c.h.fieldsports9876]

Awesome session, 👍👍🤠

[@theawfulangler]

Thanks mate, we were chuffed with ourselves!

[@chrisgomersall6179]

Great video you got the details of the location

[@neiljemmerson8826]

Was this Saturday? We travelled from teesside, macro was rammed and the pull was ridiculous caughtva couple of tree branches and after half hour buggered off to the beach ha, where was this?

[@theawfulangler]

It was the week before, mate. But yeah, Makro is a crazy popular spot, and on big tides, the pull is too much. Sometimes, you have to limit yourself to just a couple of hours either side of the tide. The other thing is not to cast too far out

[@neiljemmerson8826]

@theawfulangler we'll give it another go after Christmas hopefully, I'll keep the casting in mind. Cheers

[@ukwildcampersouthwest4885]

The shot on the bank wall at 30s really brought back memories of a similar place as a kid. My sister and I used to fish off the bank at Immingham about 40 years ago. Sounds a long time ago but remember it like yesterday. Couple of guys from South Yorkshire used to fish for big eels at the same time. They were that big that they used to push the concrete slab off the top of the bucket they were keeping them in. Good time. RIP sis.

[@theawfulangler]

I fished Immingham wall last month, and hope to get back there again. Quite a few people have talked about the eels 'back int day', unfortunately they seem to have taken a big hit over the years. You never know though, as the whiting/cod seem to slowly be making a comeback, maybe the eels will too. Cherish those memories mate!

[@philHinde]

Where abouts were you fishing for those craacking cod ?.

[@Alexdrums.05]

I havnt had much look lately on the North Wall across in grimsby I've actually caught a cold from fishing the entire weekend but Saturday was better than Sunday, Sunday was a black i had 3 fish on the saturday

[@theawfulangler]

I'm hearing that quite a bit! North side seems to be fishing well, but the other side of the river is not so good as yet.

[@Alexdrums.05]

@@theawfulangler ye I'm gona try again after my cold has gone with rag and squid

[@theawfulangler]

Never had much luck with cod on the rag. Try blacks or even prawn

[@markgutteridge6830]

Nice catch, I think a drop net would be useful there btw ;)

[@theawfulangler]

Worst bit Mark, is I have one. Taken it so many places and never used it, so stopped bringing it out with me haha. Now I remember to bring it with me, I'll never meed it again 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@markgutteridge6830]

@@theawfulangler always best to have one at hand in case you hook a whopper ;)

[@stevethetiler4913]

U carry on catching like that and I'll have to consider moving north m8

[@theawfulangler]

Steady Steve, its jumper weather up here, not quite big coat weather, but still you southerners could freeze...

[@matthewtaylor5299]

I've only just found you man I love it already because I was fishing at Scarborough harbour it was the first time I fished fell in love with fishing from there on thank you for this 👍👍

[@theawfulangler]

Welcome Matthew! Cheers mate, I might be up fishing Scarborough in the next couple of weeks 🤞🏼

[@carljanisewski]

Excellent 👌

[@theawfulangler]

Thanks Carl 👍🏼

[@686bim]

well done both,great vid!😀😀

[@theawfulangler]

Thanks mate, it was a good session that's for sure!

[@FishingWithEryk]

Great video as usual pal, enjoyed it with me chips. which jnr comp was it? need to get me self to some more comps other than the ones in Edinburgh 😅

[@patwilbourne]

Spot on 👍🎣

[@theawfulangler]

Cheers Pat

[@andrewhaden7822]

Cracking catch,well done to you both,I enjoyed that more than the football 😊

[@theawfulangler]

Cheers Andrew, I'm not much of a football fan, but do watch the national games. Bit of a slower start for the footballers than us.

[@tonysilliker5977]

Watching paint dry is better than Football. In fact. Spending a lifetime as a hermit living in a cave even out weighs football...

[@bettyswallocks2550]

hi can you tell me where to park to fish this mark plus is it safe to park there thanks

[@theawfulangler]

Lots of places to park and fish at St Andrews Quay mate.

[@kennyj1552]

Respect for throwing the insize cod back mate ill be right there with my trawler 😂

[@theawfulangler]

🤣 trawlers aren't bothered whether they're in size are they 😏

[@stephenwilkinson4214]

Cheers mate great session thanks for sharing, hope all’s well with you take care 👍🎣🎣

[@theawfulangler]

Cheers Stephen! I you haven't seen on the community post/Instagram, we had our little boy on Friday, 13wks early, so it will be a busy couple of months for us. But so far everyone is doing really well.

[@joeselsbeth]

Nice catch 🎣👍🏻

[@theawfulangler]

Thanks Joes

[@fleshgordon6190]

Brilliant thanks

[@theawfulangler]

Thanks for watching 👍🏼

[@foggy460]

Never write us dad's off till the end verdict.

[@theawfulangler]

Yeah...sneaky! :D

[@andrewwright990]

Top Video well done.

[@theawfulangler]

Thanks Andrew 👍🏼

[@fishypie]

cod are lovely fish but so much gose in the bin, 40 % is head and guts, great fishing lads

[@theawfulangler]

Agree mate, they have mouths like dustbins! As annoying as they are at times, I really rate whiting to eat!

[@fishypie]

@@theawfulangler very true, i nice light flavor, but nothing will beat mackeral for taste , for me any way

[@brettsfishingdiaries]

awesome session lads

[@theawfulangler]

Much appreciated

[@jeremyfrancis5971]

Good brace of cod well done

[@theawfulangler]

Thanks Jeremy, we left very pleased with ourselves!

[@jonessmith3997]

I'm new whats the mark called

[@theawfulangler]

It's near Hull on the river humber

[@jonessmith3997]

@@theawfulangler thank you

[@themuddypuddleangler653]

great session guys.👍

[@theawfulangler]

Thanks 👍

[@robtudor3785]

Two cracking cod.

[@theawfulangler]

Thanks Rob! 👍🏼

[@adamdavidson2858]

Great session with 2 lovely cod to end the day , think I would put them out of their misery before the photos and weighing though 👍

[@theawfulangler]

Yeah we were both very pleased Adam. And I agree, I do need to work on my composure a bit, and despatch fish before all the other bits. to be honest I was in 2 minds whether or not to put mine back, but yeah once the decision was made, should have dealt with it there and then.

[@neilsmith6461]

Good fishing, well done

[@theawfulangler]

Cheers Neil!

[@steveallen1635]

Great video, awesome fishing!

[@theawfulangler]

Thanks Steve

[@Masterfisherman]

Well done both some nice cods there 👍🎣

[@theawfulangler]

Both very happy chaps. I've just seen your reply to my comment Hakan, I'll send you a message and we will organise a trip for sure!

[@remskicodhead1]

well done lads cracking video

[@theawfulangler]

Cheers mate!

[@davedawson9851]

Winner winner!

[@theawfulangler]

Cheers Dave

[@vijaysuryaaditya9860]

Those Humber winds can be freezing!

[@theawfulangler]

So cold Vijay 🥶

[@andrewpopp6366]

What a great session and a good mark and we'll done your dad on his cod what camera was you using btw?

[@theawfulangler]

Thanks Andrew! It's a mix to be honest mate, between my Samsung phone, gopro 10 and old gopro 4.

[@garywilkinson1970]

What rods are you using please

[@theawfulangler]

The Akios Fury 420 is the main rod I am using here. The second rod was my AFAW GBFS-Pro, but I didn't fish with that for long.

[@garywilkinson1970]

@@theawfulangler thanks. Im new to it but want to upgrade to a half decent rod 👍

[@theawfulangler]

I really rate the Fury for the price to be honest. Its great for the east coast, or light to medium ground. If you're thinking of fishing the rockier marks, or going after big heavy fish such as skate, conger, tope, I would recommend looking at the Sonic SKS rods. They got bad press due to the tips snapping, but I have never had an issue with mine, and wouldn't think twice about getting another.

[@garywilkinson1970]

Just local mate. More for pleasure 👍

[@christianwinter1937]

As always bud great video 20lber next 👍

[@theawfulangler]

Cheers Christian, I think a 20lber would end my Cod career. Id have to head to Norway to think I stood a chance of bettering that!

[@WILDDM4N]

Mint session well done lads! 👏🏻

[@theawfulangler]

Cheers pal!

[@matred3538]

Great session and two lovely fish. Nicely done both of you. Kind of you to go over the wall to help out your dad. 👍

[@theawfulangler]

All the moaning and groaning he did pulling it through the water, I couldn't bare what it would have been like him hoisting it up haha! Also, I'd hate to see anyone lose a fish like that, if there's chance to help. I'll make sure we have the drop net from now on too haha

[@matred3538]

@@theawfulangler I'm sure he's proud as punch with the new addition to the family. 👍

[@bobcollins52]

Have you ever fished crosbybeach

[@erniemathews5085]

Cod in a river? As a Californian that is incredibly exotic.

[@theawfulangler]

Technically, Ernie, it's an estuary 🤣 I'd love to get state side and do some real exotic fishing though

[@paulmccarthy6971]

That was some session that lads👍👍

[@theawfulangler]

Yeah we both left feeling rather chuffed with ourselves Paul :)

[@charleigh195]

Hull has a huge fishing heritage right where you are Lord line building is not far behind you and the other big fishing offices from big trawler fleets I remember it as a busy and vibrant city so sad how it’s become another neglected city becoming the third world.

[@theawfulangler]

It does indeed mate. Unfortunately as with anything these days, too many handouts, not enough incentives to work for a living

[@pjlynes]

can u park close to that spot mate cheers

[@theawfulangler]

Its like maybe 300metre walk from the nearest parking, but on a tarmac path, so fairly easy.

[@pjlynes]

@@theawfulangler cheers mate im gonna go check it out I allways fish at Makro but never near the empty building near Chinese. Cheers nice COD. paull is fishing great get ur self up there. Paull car park or walk down

[@cag1763]

20 bucks a pound for those cod fish here in Florida..

[@theawfulangler]

My dads flying out to Florida next week, maybe I'll get him to pack up a cool box on his way over haha

[@TruBlue111]

Monster Cod!?..ling.. You caught me with the stinky click bait!! 👌👍

[@theawfulangler]

I tried to look at what point they become Cod, some people saying 5lb, some saying 50cm, and in Norway everything seems to be Cod?

[@robertbreedon9889]

Big John not let you live that down mate 😂

[@theawfulangler]

No, and he's off to the states soon, so I am sure I'll get plenty of pics of bigger stuff too!

[@castersfishingwales2038]

Awesome session buddy, well done mate!

[@theawfulangler]

Thanks mate!

[@BushCampingTools]

Good stuff! Making me damn hungry

[@theawfulangler]

Cheers mate, stoke up the fire!

[@fishingwithtednfamily]

Great session well done guys 👍🎣

[@theawfulangler]

Thanks Stevie 👍🏼

[@akwamarsunzal]

Nice session! That cod looks about the right size for the plate ;-)

[@theawfulangler]

That Cod did 4 meals for me and the Mrs, baked with mash one day and fish and chips another :p

[@buzzinsmaug664]

REALLY ??? So Desperate ??? Think of the Future !!!

[@akwamarsunzal]

@@theawfulangler Nice one! Cannot beat a bit of fresh cod and potatoes of any chosen form... Of course, chips are the go to and my fav! Good job!

[@akwamarsunzal]

@@buzzinsmaug664 REALLY? He was thinking of the future and that future was fresh cod on a plate! Why are you even watching a fishing video if you think this is "desperate"? It would be like me watching a vegan video and crying because of all of those murdered vegetables 🤣

[@martinmay8919]

Born and raised in Grimsby, the Humber is NOT a river. It is an estuary. A river is where water comes to the surface, and over time finds its way to the sea forming a river. A river has to have a source, where is journey starts. The Humber was formed when two great rivers, the Ouse and the Trent came together and formed the estuary flowing into the North Sea..

[@theawfulangler]

Cheers Martin, I knew the Humber was an estuary, but didn't know the actual differentiation between a river and an estuary. I used the term river in the title, as I wasn't sure whether estuary is a globally recognised term or not.

[@fisherman5517]

if the commercial fisheries stopped rapeing our fish stocks just emagine how many large cod we could be catching from the beaches ,i remember the good old days of plenty.

[@theawfulangler]

I agree mate. Personally I think the wind farms will become a real asset given that they have an exclusion zone. Hopefully they will begin to provide a great habitat for breeding and stock recovery.

[@150rents]

nice one

[@theawfulangler]

Thanks mate

[@AllanO808]

So, where is the "monster" cod?

[@theawfulangler]

It's a new PB for me 👌🏽

[@craigtomkinson2150]

Nice with some Chips and mushy peas 😅

[@theawfulangler]

You're right it was mate 👍🏼

[@andyfish4411]

Nice cod

[@theawfulangler]

Thanks Andy, might take some beating I think!

[@hog8035]

Lol they are weighing those tiddlers 🤣

[@theawfulangler]

Can only work with what ya go haha

[@Madmicksoutdooractivities]

Cracking session mate Just subbed also

[@theawfulangler]

Just returned the favour bud, look forward to catching up on your vids later 👍🏼

[@Madmicksoutdooractivities]

@@theawfulangler cheers pal nice one. Big northly swells are temping me bk out

[@dave1secondago]

nice cod bro

[@theawfulangler]

Thanks mate 👍🏼

[@dave1secondago]

@@theawfulangler theres plenty in the mersey at the moment as well

[@theawfulangler]

Glad to hear it, I'm hoping to head up that way this weekend 👌🏽 which means they will all move out Friday 😂

[@dave1secondago]

@@theawfulangler u will be sound bro head for coburg warf sefton street just up from pier head tight lines

[@theawfulangler]

I'll keep that in mind, thanks mate. I'm going to head to Bromborough, I think. Seen what looks like it could be a good mark there. Then, shoot up to Perch for low water and see if I can't weedle out one last ray of the year!